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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A consumer selects fruits at a supermarket in Binzhou City, east China's Shandong Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Chu Baorui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A consumer selects tomatoes at a supermarket in Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Wu Jiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A consumer selects milk at a supermarket in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Su Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A consumer selects fruits at a supermarket in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A consumer selects milk at a supermarket in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Su Yang/Xinhua)

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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A consumer selects tomatoes at a supermarket in Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Wu Jiquan/Xinhua)

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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A consumer selects fruits at a supermarket in Binzhou City, east China's Shandong Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Chu Baorui/Xinhua)

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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A consumer selects fruits at a supermarket in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 12, 2024. China's consumer prices gained for the fourth straight month in May in the latest sign of a steady domestic demand recovery, official data showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.3 percent year on year last month, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

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U.S. Fed leaves rates unchanged amid inflation progress

STORY: U.S. Fed leaves rates unchanged amid inflation progress SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent as inflation continued to cool, while avoiding the signal of an imminent rate cut going forward. This latest policy meeting, the first in 2024, marked the fourth straight meeting for the central bank to hold policy rate steady. At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation eased from its highs without a significant increase in unemployment, which was "very good news," while noting that inflation remained above the Fed's longer-run goal of 2 percent. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair "Today, the FOMC decided to leave our policy

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) is pictured with Michael Chang (R) and Dante Bottini of his coaching team after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Sony widens loss estimate

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on April 10, 2012. Sony said it has sharply cut its earnings forecast for the business year ended March 31, 2012, and expects to book its biggest-ever group net loss of 520 billion yen, remaining in the red for the fourth straight year.

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Sony executive vice president Hirai

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Executive Deputy President Kazuo Hirai speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2011. Sony Corp. announced that it expects to log a group net loss of 90 billion yen in fiscal 2011 for the fourth straight year of red ink due to a strong yen and sluggish performance in its mainstay television business.

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Fighters clinch playoff berth

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Masataka Nashida acknowledges cheers from fans at Sapporo Dome on Sept. 29, 2009 as the team routed the Orix Buffaloes 12-3 to clinch a playoff berth in the Pacific League Climax Series for the fourth straight year.

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu gives a thumbs up while holding the Emperor's Cup during a photo session with supporters at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in a championship playoff, securing his 23rd title and crushing fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho's bid for a fourth straight title.

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Mongolian grand champion Hakuho misses 4th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) is dejected after being forced out of the ring by fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Hakuho failed in his bid to secure a fourth straight title, while Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Hakuho secures 7th win to share lead with Asashoryu, Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L), seeking a fourth straight title, throws sekiwake Aminishiki out of the ring in a matter of seconds at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, securing his share of the lead in the tourney with Asashoryu and Tochiozan.

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Harumafuji's nightmare start to life as ozeki continues

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji leaves dejected after losing to komusubi Kisenosato for his fourth straight defeat at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 14.

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Suzuki WagonR, Japan's best-selling vehicle for 4th year

TOKYO, Japan - The Suzuki WagonR minicar, Japan's best-selling vehicle for the fourth straight year in fiscal 2007 with sales up 1.5 percent from the previous year to 224,082 units, according to industry data released April 4. Minicars are equipped with engines of up to 660 cc.

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Chiyotaikai drops to third defeat

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (R) tips rival ozeki Chiyotaikai with an arm-lock throw at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Yokozuna Asashoryu's bid for a fourth straight title was given a boost after Chiyotaikai dropped to a third defeat.

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (R) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament.

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (C) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament.

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (R) and Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto (L) toll the bell in a traditional ceremony to mark the year-ending session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 29. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 with a fourth straight year of growth. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (L), a guest of honor to the Tokyo Stock Exchange's traditional year-ending session on Dec. 29, greets children invited to participate in the event. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 trading with a fourth straight year of growth.

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. President Taizo Nishimuro (1st L, front), Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto (2nd L, front) and White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (4th L, front) attend the traditional year-ending session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 29. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 with a fourth straight year of growth.

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Tochiazuma beats Hakurozan to get 3rd win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (back) gets his third straight win by beating fourth-ranked Russian maegashira Hakurozan, who slipped when he tried to charge forward and crumbled to the sandy surface with a simple push.

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Ichiro collects 4th straight Gold Glove Award

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (in file photo dated Oct. 3, 2004), who broke an 84-year-old major league record for most hits in a season, was awarded the Gold Glove Award for the fourth straight year as the 2004 American League winners were announced on Nov. 2. En route to replacing George Sisler on the all-time hits list with 262, Ichiro made just two errors in 387 total chances, and equaled the single-season high in outfield assists with 12. (MLB)

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(1)Ichiro to start for AL in leadoff spot in All-Star game

HOUSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki practices batting for the MLB All-Star game at Minute Maid Field in Houston, Texas, on July 12. Ichiro Suzuki will start for the American League in the leadoff spot for the fourth straight year in the All-Star game on July 13. (MLB)

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Takanohana falls to 2nd straight loss

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (R) gets manhandled by fourth-ranked maegashira to suffer his second straight defeat at the Neww Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Takanohana slipped to 4-3 with one day's rest due to a shoulder injury.

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Three Tenors sing in concert marking 2002 World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Opera stars Placido Domingo (L), Jose Carreras (C) and Luciano Pavarotti, who make up the world-famous Three Tenors, sing at a concert in Yokohama on June 27 to mark this year's World Cup soccer finals. The performance was their fourth straight World Cup concert since the 1990 finals in Rome. (World Cup 2002)

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Musashimaru suffers fourth loss

TOKYO, Japan - Samoa-born grand champion Musashimaru (R) is saddled with his fourth loss on Sept. 17 in the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. No. 3 maegashira Tamakasuga pushes out the two-time defending champion who now has little chance of winning the tourney for a third straight year.

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Imano surges to title at Chunichi Crowns golf

Fourth-year pro Yasuharu Imano turns in his second straight round of 5-under-par 65 May 2, edging out Naomichi ''Joe'' Ozaki by one stroke for his first Japanese tour victory at the 110 million yen Chunichi Crowns golf tournament.

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(1)Japan's Asada wins Junior Grand Prix Final

HELSINKI, Finland - Fourteen-year-old Mao Asada jumps during her performance at the figure skating Junior Grand Prix Final in Helsinki on Dec. 4. Asada claimed her first title at the final, marking the fourth straight year a Japanese skater has won the Grand Prix season finale of the junior division. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (R) and Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto (L) toll the bell in a traditional ceremony to mark the year-ending session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 29. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 with a fourth straight year of growth. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. President Taizo Nishimuro (1st L, front), Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto (2nd L, front) and White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (4th L, front) attend the traditional year-ending session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 29. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 with a fourth straight year of growth. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (L), a guest of honor to the Tokyo Stock Exchange's traditional year-ending session on Dec. 29, greets children invited to participate in the event. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 trading with a fourth straight year of growth. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (C) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (R) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament. (Kyodo)

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Chiyotaikai drops to third defeat

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (R) tips rival ozeki Chiyotaikai with an arm-lock throw at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. Yokozuna Asashoryu's bid for a fourth straight title was given a boost after Chiyotaikai dropped to a third defeat. (Kyodo)

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Suzuki WagonR, Japan's best-selling vehicle for 4th year

TOKYO, Japan - The Suzuki WagonR minicar, Japan's best-selling vehicle for the fourth straight year in fiscal 2007 with sales up 1.5 percent from the previous year to 224,082 units, according to industry data released April 4. Minicars are equipped with engines of up to 660 cc. (Kyodo)

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Harumafuji's nightmare start to life as ozeki continues

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji leaves dejected after losing to komusubi Kisenosato for his fourth straight defeat at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 14. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho secures 7th win to share lead with Asashoryu, Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L), seeking a fourth straight title, throws sekiwake Aminishiki out of the ring in a matter of seconds at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, securing his share of the lead in the tourney with Asashoryu and Tochiozan. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian grand champion Hakuho misses 4th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) is dejected after being forced out of the ring by fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Hakuho failed in his bid to secure a fourth straight title, while Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu gives a thumbs up while holding the Emperor's Cup during a photo session with supporters at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in a championship playoff, securing his 23rd title and crushing fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho's bid for a fourth straight title. (Kyodo)

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Takanohana falls to 2nd straight loss

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (R) gets manhandled by fourth-ranked maegashira to suffer his second straight defeat at the Neww Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Takanohana slipped to 4-3 with one day's rest due to a shoulder injury. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori advances to Memphis Open final

Japan's Kei Nishikori hits a backhand during his semifinal match against Sam Querrey of the United States at the Memphis Open tennis tournament in Memphis, Tennessee on Feb. 13, 2016. Nishikori won 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the final -- and the opportunity to win the tournament for a fourth straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori victorious in opener of title defense

Ryan Harrison of the United States (R) congratulates Japan's Kei Nishikori after their second-round match at the Memphis Open tennis tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 10, 2016. Nishikori, who had a bye in the first round, won 6-2, 7-5 to start his bid to win the tournament for the fourth straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori victorious in opener of title defense

Japan's Kei Nishikori hits a backhand during a second-round match against Ryan Harrison of the United States at the Memphis Open tennis tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 10, 2016. Nishikori, who had a bye in the first round, won 6-2, 7-5 to start his bid to win the tournament for the fourth straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kansai Electric seeks to keep 2 aging reactors beyond 40 years

Makoto Yagi, president of Kansai Electric Power Co., holds a press conference in Osaka on April 30, 2015, on the utility's earnings results for the year ended March 31. Kansai Electric reported a group net loss of 148.38 billion yen in the business year for the fourth straight year of red ink, weighed on by increased fuel costs for thermal power generation that has made up for the absence of nuclear energy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Masters 2015 honorary starter Jack Nicklaus

American golf legend Jack Nicklaus, 75, tees off in a ceremonial start for the fourth straight year as one of the honorary starters to open the Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in the U.S. state of Georgia on April 9, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo